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U ItraSta rtTM Prog ra m med Sta rt ga I lasts <br /> GE UltraStart'" is a new generation of TS and T5 than IS ballasts(2)they operate lamps in series,which means <br /> Programmed Start(PS)ballasts that addresses the growing if one lamp goes out the other lamps on that ballast will <br /> demand for energy-saving strategies incorporating also go out(3)there is typically a starting delay of 1 to 1.5 <br /> occupancy sensors and other automated light controls to seconds between the time the ballast i�s powered and the <br /> meet strict energy legislation.Switching lights off when an time the lamp comes on. <br /> area is unoccupied or filled with daylight makes sense from <br /> an energy-savings viewpoint and it is also recommended GE UltraStart'" PS ballasts overcome all these issues. <br /> or required now by several energy regulations. These ballasts use a control circuit to apply very precise <br /> cathode heat to ensure that the cathocles have reached an <br /> However,on standard Instant Start(ISI ballasts,lamp life optimum temperature during lamp starting. Precise starting <br /> is significantly affected by frequent starting.Programmed significantly reduces the amount of cathode degradation <br /> , Start(PS)ballasts provide a"soft start"and significantly associated with each start and increases lamp life <br /> reduce the cathode degradation occurring from each start. significantly in frequently switched applications. GE has <br /> developed a line of PS ballasts that have the benefits of <br /> PS ballasts have been available for some time but have pS with the energy savings,fast starting and parallel <br /> ' suffered from several drawbacks:(ll they are less efficient operation convenience of instant start.ballasts. <br /> Features and Benefits <br /> Longer Lamp Life in Frequently Switched Applications Control IMVCI also compensates for incoming voltage <br /> • UltraStart�"extends lamp life by 18%to greater than fluctuations or variations from unreliable power. <br /> 200%versus instant start ballasts in frequently switched Lower Maintenance Costs with Parallel Mode Operation <br /> applications,saving you money in maintenance costs . Most PS ballasts operate in series mode, meaning if one <br /> and replacement lamps. bulb goes out,they all go out GE UltraStart�"T8 ballasts <br /> Same Energy Savings as High-E�ciency operate in parallel mode, meaning if one bulb goes out, <br /> Instant Start Ballasts others stay on. <br /> • GE UltraStart'"ballasts operate at an industry high 90%+ Fast Starting Time <br /> efficiency.Tradi�tional PS ballasts typically operate . GE UltraStartTM T8 ballasts start in visually the same time <br /> between 79-86/o. os instant start ballasts(less than 0.7 secondsl—a significant <br /> Simplify Installation with Multi-Voltage Technology improvement versus traditional PS ballasts.An important <br /> • The UltraStart'"T5 and UltraStart'"T8 XL and H ballasts feature when using sensors and the annoying delay of <br /> incorporate Multi-Voltage technology. UltraStart�"can waiting for the lights to turn on with traditional PS ballasts. <br /> virtually "read"the incoming voltage and adapt Complies with(RoHS)Restrictions of Hazardous <br /> automatically to any voltage from 108V to 305V.Fewer Materials Standards. <br /> models handle morejobs with Multi-Voltage technology, <br /> and it eliminates guesswork at thejob site.Multi-Voltage <br /> � � • � i • • � � • • � � • <br /> 30,000 <br /> 25,000 <br /> v, 20,000 <br /> � <br /> = 15,000 <br /> a, <br /> =, 10,000 instant start 700 <br /> 5,000 rapid start 700 <br /> programmed start 700 <br /> 0 <br /> 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 <br /> Hours per start <br />